This is a rare find in exceptional condition with some rare
features as mentioned in the consignor's comments below: "I feel
the time has come to pass on my 1968 Volkswagen "Kombi" camper. I
have had him for over twenty years. I am not driving it as much as
I used to. I feel it is time to pass the torch on.
I am the third owner of "Ralph". The first owner was in the
military in Europe when it was purchased. The van was shipped to
California and put into a garage. Every year was taken to
Yellowstone on a camping trip and put back into the garage
afterwards. The second owner had the van for several years. He
traveled around the country, went to all the "Dead" shows and
enjoyed camping along the way. And then it was mine. I enjoyed my
late-night drives and Sunday afternoon picnics overlooking the
mountains of Colorado. Ralph returned to the California coastline
this last summer. He has enjoyed going to the beach parking lots to
be looked at and admired. He has been my "casita" at the beach.
"Ralph" is not as temperamental as most vintage Volkswagen's can
be. He has always started after a few pumps on the gas pedal after
a long cold winter in Colorado and has never left me stranded. He
has been maintained by all his owners with regular tune-ups and oil
changes even when they were not needed. He has been loved and
cherished by his owners.
This bus was made for the European market not for the United
States. Everything on this bus is original. Some of the unique
features are a portable radio on the dash, and a gas operational
Eberspacher heater that was designed for the European market. It
heats the cabin using gasoline. I have not used the heater for
several years and just had it disconnected. There are no rips or
tears in any of the original seats. The interior of the van is in
great condition. The original screens are in perfect condition. The
original manuals are still in the glove compartment.
Things not so perfect. The original radio was replaced with a
"Blaupunkt" with speakers. The sink area counter has some
deterioration due to age and sun. The bus has the original
curtains. They are frayed due to the sun. I have not had the heart
to replace them. The driver's door lock can sometimes not unlock,
and California sea air has started to show some age spots. The
milage is 112,000."
Here is a link to a video test drive:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzK4M0LTs8w
This VW Type 2 is completely sorted and turn key and comes with a
clear California title, and it is smog exempt.
Low rate financing is available approved credit. You can apply
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the "Financing" tab.
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Vehicle Details
1968 Volkswagen Camper
Listing ID:CC-1886534
Price:$29,995
Location:Laguna Beach, California
Year:1968
Make:Volkswagen
Model:Camper
Exterior Color:White
Interior Color:Gray
Transmission:Manual
Odometer:12246
Stock Number:1969888
VIN:238124257
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